It is Summer, and people are eager to soak in ample sunshine and the goodness of Vitamin D. But, there is no such thing as being too safe while going out in the sun.

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2. When Should You Go To
Urgent Care Clinic For A
Severe Sunburn?
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It is Summer, and people are eager to soak in ample sunshine and the goodness of
Vitamin D. But, there is no such thing as being too safe while going out in the sun.
You could be prone to sunburn if you forget to wear sunscreen or take a little longer
time to re-apply it when outside.
The symptoms of sunburn may take time to become evident, but the damage would
have already begun. Classic sunburn symptoms include red, hot, and painful skin.
Often, sunburn symptoms are minor and will go away after a few days of rest and
home treatment. But repeated and prolonged sunburns can prove to be serious if left
untreated.
So, when should you see a primary care doctor in Los Gatos for a sunburn?

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Symptoms
Severe and serious sunburns can make you prone to getting skin cancer. So, it’s important
not to treat any sunburn lightly and to use a good quality sunscreen.
When you have a sunburn, you will notice the following symptoms.
●Red skin
●Burning sensation
●Peeling skin
●Blistering
Treatment
●The sunburn symptoms typically appear only 6-12 hours after sun exposure.
●Mild or minor sunburn can easily be treated at home. Drinking plenty of cool fluids, taking
cool baths, cool, wet cloths (compresses), application of aloe vera gel can help soothe the
affected skin area. Ibuprofen or Tylenol can help relieve pain, inflammation, or swelling.

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When Should You See a Doctor for Sunburn?
Most sunburns are minor. But severe sunburns call for immediate medical attention.
Some of the symptoms of severe sunburn are :
- Fever and chills - Headache
- Infected blisters - Confusion
- Swelling or Inflammation - Fainting
- Nausea or vomiting - Vision problems
- Severe pain - Dehydration

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Preventive Tips for Sunburn
It is evident that too much sun exposure is the cause of sunburn. So, you need to take
preventive measures such as the following before going out in the sun:
●Stay out of the sun between 10 AM – 4 PM, when the sun rays are the strongest.
●Wear a hat and long sleeves in the sun.
●Use sunscreen daily even on cloudy days. Make sure it is at least SPF 30, broad spectrum,
and water resistant. Reapply every few hours and after swimming.
Long-term sun exposure may lead to premature wrinkling and skin cancer. So, take care of
and protect your skin.
Final Thoughts
One sunburn is not going to leave a significant impact in the long-term, but repeated sunburn
and damage can have lifelong effects including cell damage that leads to premature aging,
the leathery appearance of the skin, permanent skin damage, sun poisoning, and skin cancer.
So while a minor sunburn is common, repeated and severe sunburns need medical
attention.Protect your skin and go to Los Gatos Doc Urgent Care Center when necessary.

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A regular physical provides a record of your overall
health and can be a useful tool in identifying any
changes in your health.
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MEET
DR. ARUN
VILLIVALAM
Dr. Arun Villivalam is a concerned and caring
family physician and primary care doctor
serving the community of Los Gatos, CA. Dr.
Villivalam attended Thomas Jefferson
University, where he received his medical
degree, and completed his residency in
family medicine at Cook County Hospital.

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